This simple farmhouse was situated between Confederate Gen. Joseph E. Johnston's headquarters in Greensboro, and Union Gen. William T. Sherman's headquarters in Raleigh. In April 1865, the two commanders met at the Bennett Place, where they signed surrender papers for Southern armies in the Carolinas, Georgia, and Florida. It was the largest troop surrender of the American Civil War. Continued
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- April 26, 1865 Agreement
- Military Convention of April 26, 1865
- Parole Signed by the Officers and Men in Johnston's Army
- Organization of the Army of Tennessee
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What's New/Upcoming
- May 19-20: Joining The Southern Cause
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 3pm
On May 12, 1862, Lorenzo Bennett, oldest son of James and Nancy Bennett, enlisted in the 27th North Carolina Infantry, CSA. Join us for this 150th Anniversary living history event as historical interpreters/reenactors recreate an enlistment station with a military encampment. Guest speakers, authors, and historians will share stories of Southern soldiers and their life in the military. Admission is free, and open to the public. - June 9: Join The Cavalry
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Join us for the first of the summer's "Second Saturdays" events, focusing on the cavalryman during the American Civil War. Admission is free, and open to the public. For more information, call 919-383-4345 or email bennett@ncdcr.gov.
Bennett Place Information
Contact Us
Bennett Place
4409 Bennett Memorial Rd.
Durham, NC 27705
Phone: (919) 383-4345
Email: bennett@ncdcr.gov
GPS: 36.02921538090, -78.97397083620
Hours of Operation
Tuesday-Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Closed Sunday, Monday, and most major state holidays.
Admission
No admission fees. Donations are accepted and appreciated.